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CSF is the fluid that protects and cushions the brain and spinal cord. A fungus or parasite may also cause meningitis. This is more common only in children with a weak immune system. Meningitis caused by a virus is more common and usually less severe. Bacterial meningitis is usually more severe and may lead to long-term complications or death.
Mar 5, 2021 · 2. Epidemiology and Etiology. The incidence of bacterial meningitis in children differs by age group and is highest in infants aged younger than two months [11,12].In the United States, the incidence rate during 2006–2007 in children under two months was 81 cases per 100,000, compared with 0.4 cases per 100,000 in children aged 11–17 years.
- Abdulwahed Zainel, Hana Mitchell, Manish Sadarangani
- 10.3390/microorganisms9030535
- 2021
- Microorganisms. 2021 Mar; 9(3): 535.
Oct 4, 2023 · Several strains of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis, most commonly: Streptococcus pneumoniae. This bacterium is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in infants, young children and adults in the United States. It more commonly causes pneumonia or ear or sinus infections. A vaccine can help prevent this infection. Neisseria ...
Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the membranes (the meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial meningitis is a true medical emergency that may result in death or brain injury even if treated. Bacterial strains that cause meningitis include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria meningitides ...
Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the three thin layers of tissue, known as meninges, which cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis may be caused by a virus or by bacteria. In general, bacterial meningitis is more dangerous than viral meningitis. Bacterial meningitis may cause permanent damage, including hearing loss ...
Sep 27, 2022 · In many cases, children are treated as if they have bacterial meningitis until bacterial meningitis is definitively excluded. The reason for this is that there is a significant risk of serious illness or even death if the child has bacterial meningitis and treatment is delayed for a prolonged period of time.
Key Points About Meningitis in Children. Meningitis is an inflammation of the thin membranes that cover the brain and the spinal cord. It is most often caused by a bacterial or viral infection that moves into the cerebral spinal fluid. A fungus or parasite may also cause meningitis. Meningitis caused by a virus is more common and usually less ...
